In response to the hormone secretin, the pancreas secretes a fluid that contains

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Secretin stimulates the release of a bicarbonate-rich fluid from the pancreas into the small intestine. This fluid helps to neutralize the acidic contents from the stomach as they enter the small intestine, creating a more favorable pH for enzyme activity. While the pancreas also secretes enzymes, they are not the primary component of the fluid released in response to secretin. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, and is not directly stimulated by secretin. The pancreas secretes a variety of enzymes, but not just proteases or amylase.

In Response to the Hormone Secretin, the Pancreas Secretes a Fluid